For all (∀) symbol, also known as universal quantification, is used in mathematics to denote “given any” or “for all”. Three different ways viz. insert symbol, alt code, and the fastest math autocorrect are available in Ms Word to type for all symbol.
Method 1: Insert > Symbol
1: Navigate Insert Tab > Symbol in symbols group.
2: Select More Symbols.
3: Select “normal text” from Font &“Mathematical Operators” from the Subset dropdown.
4: Locate “for all” symbol (∀) and double click it to insert it and click to close dialogue box.
Method 2: Alt X Way
Type 2200 & press “Alt+X” immediately following it to get “for all” symbol (∀).
Method 3: Math Autocorrect – The Smartest Way
Type forall and press spacebar to get for all symbol (∀).
Enable the following one time setting to make above Math Autocorrect work outside equation editor,.
- Navigate Files → Options to open Word Options
- Navigate to Proofing and click AutoCorrect Options to open Auto Correct window
- Navigate to Math Autocorrect tab
- Check the box against “Use Math Autocorrect options outside Math region“
- Click Ok and close all the dialogue boxed.
Summary
In short, the three methods to type for all (∀) symbol are Alt X Method: type 2200 and press Alt+X immediately after it, Insert Symbol: Navigate Insert -> symbols and click “for all” symbol in Subset: Mathematical Operator and the best method Math Autocorrect Method: type forall and press space.
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In today’s article, you’ll learn how to use some keyboard shortcuts and other methods to type or insert the For All Symbol (or Upside Down A) in MS Word for Windows.
Just before we begin, I’m happy to tell you that you can also use the button below to copy and paste the Upside Down A text into your work for free.
However, if you just want to type this symbol on your keyboard, the actionable steps below will show you everything you need to know.
For All Symbol [∀] Quick Guide
To type the For All Symbol (Upside Down A) on Word for Windows, simply press down the Alt key and type 8704 using the numeric keypad, then let go of the Alt key. This shortcut works only on MS Word.
The below table contains all the information you need to type this Symbol on the keyboard on Word for Windows PC.
| Name | For All Sign |
| Text | ∀ |
| Alt Code | 8704 |
| Shortcut (Word) | Alt+8704 |
The quick guide above provides some useful shortcuts and alt codes on how to type Upside Down A in Word on Windows.
For more details, below are some other methods you can also use to insert this symbol into your work such as Word or Excel document.
Microsoft Office provides several methods for typing For All Symbol or inserting symbols that do not have dedicated keys on the keyboard.
In this section, I will make available for you 3 different methods you can use to type or insert this and any other symbol on your PC, like in MS Word for Windows.
Without any further ado, let’s get started.
See Also: How to type Upside Down Question mark
Using Upside Down A Alt Code (Windows Only)
The For All Symbol alt code is 8704.
Even though this Symbol has no dedicated key on the keyboard, you can still type it on the keyboard with the Alt code method. To do this, press and hold the Alt key whilst pressing the For All Alt code (i.e. 8704) using the numeric keypad.
This method works on Windows only. And your keyboard must also have a numeric keypad.
Below is a break-down of the steps you can take to type the For All Sign on your Windows PC:
- Place your insertion pointer where you need the For All Symbol text.
- Press and hold one of the Alt keys on your keyboard.
- Whilst holding on to the Alt key, press Upside Down A alt code (8704). You must use the numeric keypad to type the alt code. If you are using a laptop without the numeric keypad, this method may not work for you. On some laptops, there’s a hidden numeric keypad which you can enable by pressing Fn+NmLk on the keyboard.
- Release the Alt key after typing the Alt code to insert the Symbol into your document.
This is how you may type this symbol in Word using the Alt Code method.
Copy and Paste Upside Down A
Another easy way to get the For All Symbol on any PC is to use my favorite method: copy and paste.
All you have to do is to copy the symbol from somewhere like a web page, or the character map for windows users, and head over to where you need the symbol (say in Word or Excel), then hit Ctrl+V to paste.
Below is the symbol for you to copy and paste into your Word document. Just select it and press Ctrl+C to copy, switch over to Microsoft Word, place your insertion pointer at the desired location, and press Ctrl+V to paste.
∀
Alternatively, just use the copy button at the beginning of this post.
Using insert Symbol dialog box (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The insert symbol dialog box is a library of symbols from where you can insert any symbol into your Word document with just a couple of mouse clicks.
Obey the following steps to insert this symbol (∀) in Word or Excel using the insert symbol dialog box.
- Open your Word/Excel/PowerPoint document.
- Click to place the insertion pointer where you wish to insert the symbol.
- Go to the Insert tab.
- In the Symbols category, click on the Symbol drop-down and select the More Symbols button.
The Symbol dialog box will appear.
- To easily locate the Upside Down A Symbol, type 2C6F in the character code field at the bottom area of the window. After typing this character code, the For All symbol will appear selected.
- Now click on the Insert button to insert the symbol into your document.
- Close the dialog.
The symbol will then be inserted exactly where you placed the insertion pointer.
These are the steps you may use to insert this Symbol in Word.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are several different methods you can use to type the For All Sign in Microsoft Word.
Using the alt code shortcut for Word makes the fastest option for this task. Shortcuts are always fast.
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It seems a lot of people can’t find how to get certain symbols or
characters into their documents, so I hope to offer every method here.
Insert Symbol
This is one of the easiest methods. If you use the symbol a lot, you may
want to memorize the shortcut key for it, or create a shortcut key or
AutoCorrect entry for it. This is Word’s Symbol dialog.
Word’s Symbol dialog also has a Special Characters tab that
you shouldn’t miss if you use Word a lot. One of the most commonly looked for
symbols here is the Paragraph return, also called a Pilcrow.
Special for Excel
Excel lovers can download a special
Excel Insert Character
dialog created by Jon Peltier, Microsoft Excel MVP and owner of
PeltierTech. Thanks very much, John!
Character Map
If you can’t find your symbol or character using the Symbol
dialog, try the Character Map, which comes with Windows. To use it, hit Start Run
and type «charmap» (without the quotes) and hit Enter.
Shortcut Keys
Both the above methods may show keystrokes to use, such as the
one above displays:
Keystroke: Alt+0182
To use this keystroke, hold your Alt key while typing the
numbers on the number keypad. It won’t work using the regular keypad. Once you
type the last number, your symbol or character should appear.
Equation Editor
For even more symbols, usually of a scientific or mathematic
nature, or for creating Arithmetic problems, use the Equation Editor. Don’t
expect to jump right in and become an expert. It takes a bit of time. My
experience has been, too, that every time I try to edit the fonts, I mess it
up even more. Try to live with them the way they are.
To access the Equation Editor, hit Insert Object,
choose Microsoft Equation 3.0. This brings up the toolbar. You can create an
equation, which looks a lot like a graphic in your document. To edit the
equation later, just double-click it. To create another, you can copy the
first one, and paste it, then double-click it to change it.
Your average keyboard has enough letters, numbers, and punctuation marks for all your day-to-day typing needs. But what if you need symbols or special characters that aren’t on your keyboard?
Well, in Microsoft Word, you have three main options:
- Use the Symbol menu.
- Learn some ASCII codes.
- Use Microsoft Word’s special character shortcuts.
In the rest of this post, we’ll look at how to do each of these in your writing. Watch the video or read the post below to get started:
1. Using the Symbol Menu
To see the Symbol menu in Microsoft Word, go to Insert > Symbols on the ribbon and click the Symbol button (or Insert > Advanced Symbol > Symbols in the menu system in Word for Mac).
This will open a quick access menu of 20 frequently used symbols to pick from. However, you can also access the full range of special characters in Microsoft Word as follows:
- Go to Insert > Symbols and click Symbol to open the menu.
- Click More Symbols… to open a new window.
- Scroll through until you find the symbol you want to use.
- Click Insert to add the symbol to your document.
The symbol will then appear in your document at your cursor. Microsoft Word will also add it to the quick access menu, saving your time if you need to use the same symbol again.
2. ASCII Codes
ASCII codes each indicate a different symbol, so you can use them to add special characters to a document quickly via the numeric keypad:
- Learn or look up the correct ASCII code for the symbol(s) you need.
- Turn on Num Lock on your keyboard to activate the numeric keypad.
- Hold down the Alt key and type the required code.
The corresponding symbol will then appear at your cursor position.
3. Shortcuts for Special Characters
For some special characters, your simplest option is to let Microsoft Word do the hard work! There are, for example, shortcuts available for the following common symbols:
|
Special Character |
Shortcut |
Autocorrect Option |
|
Trademark symbol (™) |
Ctrl + Alt + T |
Write “TM” in parentheses |
|
Registered trademark symbol (®) |
Ctrl + Alt + R |
“R” in parentheses |
|
Copyright symbol (©) |
Ctrl + Alt + C |
“C” in parentheses |
|
Closed Ellipsis (…) |
Ctrl + Alt + . |
Three periods without spaces |
|
Euro (€) |
Ctrl + Alt + E |
“E” in parentheses |
You’ll notice we’ve included an “autocorrect” version for each symbol above. In these cases, Microsoft Word will automatically correct the specified text to create the symbol.
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For example, to add a trademark symbol to a document, we have two options:
- Hold down Ctrl + Alt + T at the same time.
- Write “(TM)” and let Microsoft Word change this to the symbol.
These shortcuts are very quick and simple, so it is worth memorizing them if you use any of these symbols frequently. Similar shortcuts are also available for accented letters.
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You can easily insert a special character, fraction, or other symbol in your Word documents.
The most important thing to understand when inserting symbols, fractions, special characters, or international characters is that the font you use is critical. Not all fonts have the same characters in them. For example, the Elephant font has no fraction characters in it, while Verdana does. As a result it’s important to use the right font to find the symbol or character you want.
These marks are static symbols. If you’re looking for an interactive check box that you can click on to check or uncheck, see Make a checklist in Word.
Symbol such as currency (¥), music (♫), or check marks (✔)
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Place your cursor in the file at the spot where you want to insert the symbol.
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Go to Insert > Symbol.
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Pick a symbol, or choose More Symbols.
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Scroll up or down to find the symbol you want to insert.
Different font sets often have different symbols in them and the most commonly used symbols are in the Segoe UI Symbol font set. Use the Font selector above the symbol list to pick the font you want to browse through.
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When you find the symbol you want, double-click it. The symbol will be inserted in your file.
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Select Close.
Tip: If you want to make your symbol larger or smaller, select it and use the Font Size setting.
If you’re going to insert the same symbol often, consider setting up AutoCorrect to insert it for you. You can find more info about that here: Insert a check mark or other symbol using AutoCorrect.
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Click or tap where you want to insert the special character.
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Go to Insert > Symbol > More Symbols.
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Go to Special Characters.
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Double-click the character that you want to insert.
Tip: Many of the special characters have shortcut keys associated with them. If you want to insert that special character again in the future, just press the shortcut key. ALT+CTRL+C inserts the Copyright symbol (©), for example.
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Select Close.
Some fractions (1/4, 1/2, and 3/4) automatically switch to a fraction character (¼, ½, ¾) when you type them. But others do not (1/3, 2/3, 1/5, etc.) so if you want to insert those as symbols you’ll need to use the insert symbol process.
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Click or tapwhere you want to insert the fraction.
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Go to Insert > Symbol > More Symbols.
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In the Subset dropdown, choose Number Forms.
Note: Not all fonts have a number forms subset. If you don’t see the number forms subset available for your font you will have to use a different font, such as Calibri, to insert the fraction character.
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Double-click the fraction that you want to insert.
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Select Close.
Only a handful of common fractions have a symbol that you can substitute. For more unusual fractions, such as 8/9, you can approximate the symbol by setting the numerator as superscript and the denominator as subscript. For more information see Insert subscript or superscript text.
If you plan to type in other languages often you should consider switching your keyboard layout to that language. You can find more information about that at Enable or change a keyboard layout language.
For one-off characters there are almost always keyboard shortcuts in Office to do that. For example:
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CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+? inserts a ¿
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CTRL+SHIFT+~ followed immediately by «a» will insert ã.
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CTRL+SHIFT+: followed immediately by «u» will insert ü.
For more info on international characters see: Keyboard shortcuts for international characters.
You can also use the character code of the symbol as a keyboard shortcut. Symbols and special characters are either inserted using ASCII or Unicode codes. You can tell which is which when you look up the code for the character.
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Go to Insert >Symbol > More Symbols.
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Scroll up or down the list to find the symbol you want. You might have to change the font or the subset to locate it.
Tip: The Segoe UI Symbol font has a very large collection of Unicode symbols to choose from.
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Towards the bottom right you’ll see boxes for Character code and a from:. The character code is what you’ll enter to insert this symbol from the keyboard and the from: tells you what kind of character it is. If from: says «Unicode (hex)» it’s a Unicode character. If from: says «Symbol (Decimal)» then it’s an ASCII character.
Unicode
ASCII
ASCII and Unicode information and character tables
For more info about using ASCII or Unicode characters, see Insert ASCII or Unicode character codes.
Insert a check mark
For info on inserting a check mark, see Insert a check mark.